Type Public school Principal Dr. Andrea Overman Phone +1 520-364-3462 | Established 1908 Color(s) Black and Gold Founded 1908 | |
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Website Douglas High School website Address 1550 15th St, Douglas, AZ 85607, USA Motto Olim taurus canis canem semper taurus District Cochise Technology District, Douglas Unified District Similar Douglas Unified School Di, Ray Borane Middle Sc, Joe Carlson Elementa, Clawson Elementary School, Stevenson Elementary School | ||
Douglas High School (DHS) is a public high school in Douglas, Arizona. The school enrolled 1,378 in the 2011-2012 school year who primarily come from two feeder schools, Paul Huber Middle School and Ray Borane Middle School, both located in Douglas. The school was founded in 1908 and was originally located at 840 E. 12th St.
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Academics
Principal: Dr. Andrea Overman Assistant Principal/Athletics Director: Randy Walker Assistant Principal: Jason See
Total enrollment was 1,388 students in 2010, and the student/teacher ratio was 22:1.
Sports
The school's main rival is Bisbee High School. "The Copper Pick", as the football series between the schools is known, has been played 140 times, with Douglas leading the series 75-57-8.
The Bulldogs won the class 4A football championship in 1946, 1957 (both "mythical" or non-playoff titles), and 1961. The Bulldogs won the class 4A basketball championship in 1932.
The Douglas Bulldogs had two state champions in Track & Field in 2011. Melissa Castillo won the girls triple jump, while Alfonso Mejia won the boys 300-intermediate hurdles.
Notable alumni
Bill Melendez: José Cuauhtémoc "Bill" Meléndez (1916-2008), was a director, animator, and cartoonist. He was known for his work with the Peanuts specials, where he also performed the voice effects of Snoopy, and for his work with several Disney projects. His other works included two Garfield specials. He won several Emmy awards and numerous other awards.